Primary sternal osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent adolescent
Primary sternal osteomyelitis is an uncommon but challenging condition that frequently poses diagnostic difficulties. Imaging plays a crucial role in both diagnosing the condition and assessing potential complications. Treatment typically involves a combination of surgical drainage and a prolonged c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332500175X |
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| Summary: | Primary sternal osteomyelitis is an uncommon but challenging condition that frequently poses diagnostic difficulties. Imaging plays a crucial role in both diagnosing the condition and assessing potential complications. Treatment typically involves a combination of surgical drainage and a prolonged course of antibiotics. We report the case of a 17-year-old immunocompetent male who presented with chest pain. Laboratory investigations revealed elevated inflammatory markers, and blood cultures, along with contrast-enhanced computed tomography, confirmed the diagnosis of primary sternal osteomyelitis. The patient was started on dual antibiotic therapy and underwent surgical drainage, with subsequent favorable clinical and radiological progression. |
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| ISSN: | 1930-0433 |